The Ultimate St George’s Day Quiz
From the history of the feast of Saint George to how he became the patron saint of England. Think traditional food, cultural traditions and national emblems for inspiration to ace our free St George’s day quiz. You’ll find 50 questions divided into 5 rounds, so gather round for some cultural quizzing.
Round 1
1 – On which date is St George’s day celebrated?
2 – Is the date celebrated in commemoration of George’s birth or death?
3 – The badge of the Order shows Saint George on horseback slaying what?
4 – Which English city holds an annual St. George’s Day pageant?
5 – What type of English folk dancing can often be found at St. George’s Day celebrations?
6 – What two colours are found on the St. George Flag?
7 – Which hymn is often sung in cathedrals, churches and chapels on St. George’s Day?
8 – Where was St. George born?
9 – St. George is also the patron saint of which youth program?
10 – Which city in Libya did George save from the dragon?
Round 2
1 – Which country beginning with V also has St. George as its patron saint?
2 – What symbol is on the St. George flag?
3 – St. George is also the patron saint of which type of agricultural profession?
4 – Why did St. George die?
5 – How did St. George die?
6 – How many times did St George visit England?
7 – George was one of the ‘Fourteen Holy Helpers’ – a group of saints who could help people during what?
8 – George’s image appears on the pendant for the highest order of chivalry, name it?
9 – What is the national flower of England?
10 – Who was the original Patron Saint of England?
Round 3 – True or False
1 – St George’s Day is moved if it falls between Palm Sunday and the Sunday after Easter Day – True or False?
2 – Punch and Judy shows are popular at St George’s Day celebrations – True or False?
3 – Celebrations were banned in England until 1901 – True or False?
4 – St. George was 16 when he died – True or False?
5 – St. George had only one ear – True or False?
6 – St. Edmund was once the patron Saint of England – True or False?
7 – St. George’s Day is also called the fasting of St. George – True or False?
8 – St. George is also the patron saint of dogs – True or False?
9 – St. George is also the patron saint of archers – True or False?
10 – St. George is the patron saint of travel – True or False?
Round 4
1 – St. George is also the patron saint of which type of military personnel?
2 – Which country beginning with E also has St. George as its patron saint?
3 – Which king in 1348 founded ‘The Order of the Garter’?
4 – Who is the patron saint of Wales?
5 – The flag of Saint George is incorporated into which other flag?
6 – Before George slew it, what were the people of Seline feeding the dragon to stop it from attacking them?
7 – Since 1940, the George Cross has been awarded for what?
8 – Which country beginning with L also has St. George as its patron saint?
9 – Which king introduced the George Cross award in 1940?
10 – Who is the patron saint of Scotland?
Round 5
1 – Which country beginning with P also has St. George as its patron saint?
2 – Where is St George’s Chapel built?
3 – What nationality was St. George?
4 – Who is the patron saint of Ireland?
5 – In Ethiopia, St George is known as the Patron Saint of what?
6 – How many churches are named after St George in the country of Georgia – 36 365 or 3650?
7 – Which Russian city also has St. George as its patron saint?
8 – Where is the oldest English church dedicated to the saint?
9 – Which Emperor had St. George tortured?
10 – Which English playwright helped immortalise St. George into English tradition?
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1 Comment
You asked the flag of Saint George is incorporated in which other flag? Your Answer the Union Jack.
The answer is surely the Union Flag. The Union flag is only called the Union Jack when flying on a British Warship at sea.